Hot plug shaft seat

Abstract

The utility model relates to a hot plug shaft seat, which is used for realizing detachable electrical connection between a switch and a PCB (printed circuit board), and comprises a base in insulated connection with the PCB and hardware connected to the base and electrically connected with the switch, a transversely arranged hollow channel is dug in the base, the base is connected with a guide part, the guide part is positioned at the upper part of the hollow channel, and the guide part is positioned at the lower part of the hollow channel. And the hardware can be placed into the hollow channel from the end part of the hollow channel and reach the lower part of the guide part. According to the hot plug shaft seat provided by the utility model, detachable electrical connection between the switch and the PCB is realized, the assembly difficulty of installing hardware into the base is effectively reduced, the assembly process is simplified, the production cost is reduced, the size of the hot plug shaft seat is reduced, the PCB installation space is saved, and the later PCB wiring is more convenient. The production efficiency can be improved, the cost is reduced and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of game peripherals, and in particular to peripheral products such as keyboards, mice, and handles with hot-swappable replacement switches. Background Art

[0002] The hot-swappable shaft seat does bring great convenience to players. It eliminates the tedious soldering and disassembly process required when replacing switches of traditional peripherals. However, manufacturers have also found some problems in production. During the assembly process of traditional hot-swappable shaft seats, it is difficult to assemble the hardware and the base, which increases production costs and affects economic benefits. In order to reduce costs and improve production efficiency, manufacturers are in urgent need of finding a better solution. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the utility model provides a hot-swappable shaft seat, which not only realizes the detachable electrical connection between the switch and the PCB board, but also effectively reduces the difficulty of assembling the hardware into the base, simplifies the assembly process, reduces the production cost, and at the same time reduces the volume of the hot-swappable shaft seat, saves the PCB installation space, and makes the subsequent PCB wiring more convenient, which can improve production efficiency, reduce costs and enhance user experience.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A hot-swappable shaft seat is used to achieve a detachable electrical connection between a switch and a PCB board, comprising a base insulated from the PCB board, and hardware connected to the base and electrically connected to the switch, wherein the base is dug with a horizontally arranged hollow channel, the base is connected with a guide portion, the guide portion is located at the upper part of the hollow channel, and the hardware can be placed into the hollow channel from the end of the hollow channel and reach the bottom of the guide portion.

[0006] The design of this hot-swappable shaft seat enables the switch to achieve a detachable electrical connection with the PCB board, greatly improving the convenience of DIY gaming peripherals; for those users who are keen on personalized customization of layout and functions, this design undoubtedly provides them with an excellent platform; through simple operations, users can freely replace different switches to adapt to their own usage habits and needs. At the same time, the design of the hot-swappable shaft seat also greatly reduces the difficulty of assembling the hardware into the base, simplifies the assembly process, and reduces production costs; the hardware can be placed into the hollow channel from the end of the hollow channel and accurately reach the bottom of the guide part, making the entire assembly process simple and efficient, which not only reduces manual intervention on the production line and improves production efficiency, but also helps to reduce the volume of the hot-swappable shaft seat and save PCB installation space. In addition, due to the reduction in volume and space saving, the later PCB wiring is more convenient; the lines on the PCB can be arranged more compactly, reducing the length and complexity of the lines, and reducing the risk of signal attenuation and noise interference; at the same time, it is also conducive to improving the aesthetics and consistency of the overall layout of the PCB.

[0007] Preferably, the hardware includes a wire clamping portion and a buckle portion connected to the wire clamping portion.

[0008] The hardware includes a wire clamping part and a buckle part, so that the hardware can ensure its own firm fixation to achieve a stable electrical connection with the switch.

[0009] Preferably, the buckle portion includes a clamping plate portion connected to the wire clamping portion, a bending portion connected to the clamping plate portion and perpendicular to the clamping plate portion, and a wiring portion connected to the bending portion and perpendicular to the bending portion.

[0010] The buckle portion can better adapt to the shape of the base, thereby improving the firmness of the connection with the base.

[0011] Preferably, the wiring portion extends inwardly or outwardly.

[0012] The design of the wiring part extending inward or outward allows the wiring part to be adjusted according to actual needs, and more flexibly adapts to different wiring requirements and space constraints. The design extending inward can reduce the abruptness of the shaft seat, making the overall appearance more neat and integrated; while the design extending outward can reduce the difficulty of welding the wiring part and PCB to a certain extent, reducing the difficulty of production.

[0013] Preferably, a card slot is provided on the side of the base, and the card plate portion is embedded in the card slot.

[0014] The connection stability between the buckle part and the base is enhanced, and the buckle part is prevented from shifting or falling off. At the same time, the design of the card slot also facilitates the installation and removal of hardware, improving production efficiency and assembly convenience.

[0015] Preferably, the bent portion is in close contact with a side surface of the base.

[0016] This further enhances the stability of the bent portion, preventing it from bending or deforming when used for a long time or subjected to external forces. At the same time, it also improves the appearance of the shaft seat, making it look neater and more consistent.

[0017] Preferably, a through opening is provided on the top of the guide portion, and the through opening is directly opposite to the wire clamping portion of the hardware.

[0018] The switch pins can more conveniently enter the shaft seat through the through-hole, simplifying the installation difficulty. At the same time, the through-hole design also makes the wires more firmly fixed and reduces the risk of the switch pins loosening.

[0019] Preferably, the edge of the through opening is provided with a buffer chamfer.

[0020] The friction between the switch pin and the edge of the through-hole is effectively reduced, the wear or cutting of the switch pin is avoided, the durability of the switch pin is improved, and the service life thereof is extended.

[0021] Preferably, the wire clamping portion and the buckle portion are made of conductive metal, and the wire clamping portion and the buckle portion are integrally formed.

[0022] The selection of high-quality conductive metal material copper ensures that the hardware has good conductivity and mechanical strength. At the same time, the one-piece design makes the wire clamping part and the buckle part more stable in structure, avoiding looseness or damage caused by multiple plugging and unplugging.

[0023] Preferably, the base and the guide portion are integrally formed.

[0024] The one-piece design simplifies the production process, improves production efficiency, avoids the cumbersome processes and potential quality problems of traditional connection methods such as welding and screw fixing, and at the same time, makes the connection between the base and the guide part more secure, able to withstand the mechanical stress of multiple plugging and unplugging, and improves the durability of the shaft seat.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] The hot-swappable shaft seat of the utility model enables the switch to achieve a detachable electrical connection with the PCB board, greatly improving the convenience of DIY of gaming peripherals; for those users who are keen on personalized customization of layout and functions, this design undoubtedly provides them with an excellent platform; through simple operations, users can freely replace different switches to adapt to their own usage habits and needs. At the same time, the design of the hot-swappable shaft seat also greatly reduces the difficulty of assembling the hardware into the base, simplifies the assembly process, and reduces production costs; the hardware can be placed into the hollow channel from the end of the hollow channel and accurately reach the bottom of the guide part, making the entire assembly process simple and efficient, which not only reduces manual intervention on the production line and improves production efficiency, but also helps to reduce the volume of the hot-swappable shaft seat and save PCB installation space. In addition, due to the reduction in volume and space saving, the later PCB wiring is more convenient; the lines on the PCB can be arranged more compactly, reducing the length and complexity of the lines, and reducing the risk of signal attenuation and noise interference; at the same time, it is also conducive to improving the aesthetics and consistency of the overall layout of the PCB. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the hot-swappable shaft seat in Example 1 of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the hot-swappable shaft seat from another perspective of Example 1 of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the hot-swappable shaft seat of Example 1 of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the hot-swappable shaft seat of Example 2 of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the hot-swappable shaft seat from another perspective of Example 2 of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the hot-swappable shaft seat of Example 2 of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0035] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for which protection is sought, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0036] It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following figures, so once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the application product is usually placed when in use, or the orientation or position relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0037] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application may be combined with each other.

[0038] The technical solution in this application will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Example 1

[0039] The present embodiment provides a hot-swappable shaft seat for realizing a detachable electrical connection between a switch and a PCB board, comprising a base 100 insulated from the PCB board, a hardware 200 connected to the base 100 and electrically connected to the switch, the base 100 is dug with a horizontally arranged hollow channel 110, the base 100 is connected with a guide portion 120, the guide portion 120 is located at the upper part of the hollow channel 110, and the hardware 200 can be placed into the hollow channel 110 from the end of the hollow channel 110 and reach the bottom of the guide portion 120.

[0040] The design of this hot-swappable shaft seat enables the switch to achieve a detachable electrical connection with the PCB board, greatly improving the convenience of DIY gaming peripherals; for those users who are keen on personalized customization of layout and functions, this design undoubtedly provides them with an excellent platform; through simple operations, users can freely replace different switches to adapt to their own usage habits and needs. At the same time, the design of the hot-swappable shaft seat also greatly reduces the difficulty of assembling the hardware into the base, simplifies the assembly process, and reduces production costs; the hardware 200 can be placed into the hollow channel 110 from the end of the hollow channel 110 and accurately reach the bottom of the guide part 120, making the entire assembly process simple and efficient, not only reducing manual intervention on the production line and improving production efficiency, but also helping to reduce the volume of the hot-swappable shaft seat and save PCB installation space. In addition, due to the reduction in volume and space saving, the later PCB wiring is more convenient; the lines on the PCB can be arranged more compactly, reducing the length and complexity of the lines, and reducing the risk of signal attenuation and noise interference; at the same time, it is also conducive to improving the aesthetics and consistency of the overall layout of the PCB.

[0041] In this embodiment, the hardware 200 includes a wire clamping portion 210 and a buckle portion 220 connected to the wire clamping portion 210 .

[0042] The hardware 200 includes a wire clamping portion 210 and a buckle portion 220, so that the hardware 200 can ensure its own firm fixation to achieve a stable electrical connection with the switch.

[0043] In this embodiment, the buckle portion 220 includes a clamping plate portion 221 connected to the clamping portion 210, a bending portion 222 connected to the clamping plate portion 221 and perpendicular to the clamping plate portion 221, and a wiring portion 223 connected to the bending portion 222 and perpendicular to the bending portion 222.

[0044] This enables the buckle portion 220 to better adapt to the shape of the base 100 and improve the firmness of the connection with the base 100 .

[0045] In this embodiment, the wiring portion 223 extends inwardly.

[0046] The wiring portion 223 extends inwardly, which can reduce the abruptness of the exterior of the shaft seat and make the overall appearance more neat and integrated.

[0047] In this embodiment, a slot 130 is disposed on the side of the base 100 , and the card plate portion 221 is embedded in the slot 130 .

[0048] The connection stability between the buckle part 220 and the base 100 is enhanced, and the displacement or falling off of the buckle part 220 is prevented. At the same time, the design of the slot 130 also facilitates the installation and disassembly of the hardware 200, and improves production efficiency and assembly convenience.

[0049] In this embodiment, the bent portion 222 is closely attached to the side surface of the base 100 .

[0050] The stability of the bent portion 222 is further enhanced, and the bent portion 222 is prevented from bending or deforming when used for a long time or subjected to external forces. At the same time, the appearance of the shaft seat is also improved, making it look neater and more consistent.

[0051] In this embodiment, a through opening 121 is disposed at the top of the guide portion 120 , and the through opening 121 is directly opposite to the wire clamping portion 210 of the hardware 200 .

[0052] The switch pin can more conveniently enter the shaft seat through the through-hole 121, which simplifies the installation difficulty. At the same time, the design of the through-hole 121 also makes the fixation of the wire more stable, reducing the risk of the switch pin loosening.

[0053] In this embodiment, a buffer chamfer 122 is disposed on the edge of the through opening 121 .

[0054] The friction between the switch pin and the edge of the through hole 121 is effectively reduced, the wear or cutting of the switch pin is avoided, the durability of the switch pin is improved, and the service life thereof is extended.

[0055] In this embodiment, the wire clamping portion 210 and the buckle portion 220 are made of conductive metal, and the wire clamping portion 210 and the buckle portion 220 are integrally formed.

[0056] The selection of high-quality conductive metal material copper ensures that the hardware 200 has good conductivity and mechanical strength. At the same time, the one-piece design makes the clamping part 210 and the buckle part 220 more stable in structure, avoiding looseness or damage caused by multiple plugging and unplugging.

[0057] In this embodiment, the base 100 and the guide portion 120 are integrally formed.

[0058] The one-piece design simplifies the production process, improves production efficiency, avoids the cumbersome processes and potential quality problems of traditional connection methods such as welding and screw fixing, and at the same time, makes the connection between the base 100 and the guide part 120 more secure, can withstand the mechanical stress of multiple plugging and unplugging, and improves the durability of the shaft seat. Example 2

[0059] The difference from the first embodiment is that in this embodiment, the wiring portion 223 extends outward.

[0060] The design of the wiring portion 223 extending outward can reduce the difficulty of welding the wiring portion 223 and the PCB to a certain extent, and reduce the difficulty of production. The wiring portion 223 can be adjusted according to actual needs and more flexibly adapt to different wiring requirements and space limitations.

[0061] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A hot-swappable shaft seat, characterized in that: Used to achieve detachable electrical connection between a switch and a PCB board, comprising a base insulated and connected to the PCB board, a hardware connected to the base and electrically connected to the switch, the base is dug with a horizontally arranged hollow channel, the base is connected to a guide portion, the guide portion is located at the upper part of the hollow channel, the hardware can be inserted into the hollow channel from the end of the hollow channel and reach the bottom of the guide portion, the hardware comprises a wire clamping portion, and a buckle portion connected to the wire clamping portion, the buckle portion comprises a card plate portion connected to the wire clamping portion, a bending portion connected to the card plate portion and perpendicular to the card plate portion, and a wiring portion connected to the bending portion and perpendicular to the bending portion.

2. The hot-swappable shaft seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting portion extends inwardly or outwardly.

3. The hot-swappable shaft seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: A card slot is arranged on the side of the base, and the card plate part is embedded in the card slot.

4. The hot-swappable shaft seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through opening is arranged on the top of the guide portion, and the through opening is directly opposite to the wire clamping portion of the hardware.

5. The hot-swappable shaft seat according to claim 4, characterized in that: The edge of the through opening is provided with a buffer chamfer.

6. The hot-swappable shaft seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wire clamping part and the buckle part are made of conductive metal.

7. The hot-swappable shaft seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wire clamping part and the buckle part are integrally formed.

8. The hot-swappable shaft seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base and the guide portion are integrally formed.

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